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COLUMBUS AFB NEWS

  • Ready for the Joint Fight

    A sharp loud whistle broke the silence before a mortar impact sent the small group carrying a critical cargo to the ground for cover, enemy fire erupted from the tree line, they could see their goal at the top of the hill through the tall grass. Their mission was clear, “Get to the helicopter”.

  • Defenders on ALERRT

    Defenders from the 14th Security Forces Squadrons recently completed Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), Level 1 Active Shooter Response Course July 26, 2023, in partnership with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County SWAT members.

  • New commander assumes command at 19th Air Force

    Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force during a ceremony here June 5, 2023. Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony and welcomed Quinn as the newest leader within AETC.

  • Care Beyond Duty; A road to recovery

    U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jessica Derhammer, 14th Force Support Squadron Customer Support section chief, was selected to represent Team Air Force at the 2023 Warrior Games Challenge at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California in June.

  • AETC commander takes closer look at Columbus AFB missions

    Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, with his wife, Maureen and took a closer look at how members of the 14th Flying Training Wing train world class pilots May 1-2, 2023.

  • CAFB Capt. poses question; improves readiness

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Hailey Faist, MD, 14th Medical Group flight surgeon, noticed an issue with the limited list of approved medications to treat Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).Urinary Tract Infections are a common medical condition that disproportionately impacts females more than males. The only

  • Remembrance; A promise kept

    A Remembrance Ceremony for U.S. Air Force Maj. David Brodeur was held at Columbus Air Force Base, on Jan. 5, 2022. During this time of remembrance, the 50th Flying Training Squadron wanted to follow through on a promise made by Brodeur to Tech. Sgt. Joseph Cannada, 14th Flying Training Wing Client

  • 14th FTW salutes new Commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Seth W. Graham turned-over command of the 14th Flying Training Wing (FTW) to Col. Justin T. Grieve, July 26, 2022 on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.